Thursday, November 08, 2007
Different Alternatives to Improve ByPass Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is putting together a study to evaluate alleviating the impact of rock falls on ByPass Road from the Chloe Creek Road intersection to the Ferguson Creek Intersection and to improve traffic flow at the Chloe Creek Road intersection and Summitt Drive.
The purpose of the meeting was to present preliminary findings and gather input on a solution.
The following is a list of different ideas and the cost.
Rockfall Alternatives
Rockwall Benching - Excavating the rockwall in stair steps back into the hillside. Cost$7.9 million.
Rockfall Barrier - A barrier wall and fence would be placed adjacent to Bypass Road. Cost $1.25 million.
Rockfall Drape - A wire drape would be placed over the high wall. Cost $2.06 million.
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Traffic Flow Alternatives
Chloe relocated to opposite Huffman. Summit and school access tie into Chloe opposite one another and east of Bypass. Cost $7.7 million.
Chloe relocated to opposite Huffman. Summit relocated to tie into school acess, which connects to Chloe. Cost $6.6 million.
Chloe reconstructed near existing location. School access ties into Summit, which connects to Chloe. Cost $6.1 million.
Chloe relocated closer to Huffman. Summit relocated to tie into school access, which ties into Chloe. $7.4 million.
Chloe reconstructed near existing location. Summitt relocated to tie into school access which ties into Chloe. $ 7.7 million
Chloe widened along existing alignment. Summit relocated to tie into school access, which ties into Chloe. $ 5.3 million.
Chloe widened along existing alignment. School access relocated to tie into Chloe. $4.1 million
The purpose of the meeting was to present preliminary findings and gather input on a solution.
The following is a list of different ideas and the cost.
Rockfall Alternatives
Rockwall Benching - Excavating the rockwall in stair steps back into the hillside. Cost$7.9 million.
Rockfall Barrier - A barrier wall and fence would be placed adjacent to Bypass Road. Cost $1.25 million.
Rockfall Drape - A wire drape would be placed over the high wall. Cost $2.06 million.
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Traffic Flow Alternatives
Chloe relocated to opposite Huffman. Summit and school access tie into Chloe opposite one another and east of Bypass. Cost $7.7 million.
Chloe relocated to opposite Huffman. Summit relocated to tie into school acess, which connects to Chloe. Cost $6.6 million.
Chloe reconstructed near existing location. School access ties into Summit, which connects to Chloe. Cost $6.1 million.
Chloe relocated closer to Huffman. Summit relocated to tie into school access, which ties into Chloe. $7.4 million.
Chloe reconstructed near existing location. Summitt relocated to tie into school access which ties into Chloe. $ 7.7 million
Chloe widened along existing alignment. Summit relocated to tie into school access, which ties into Chloe. $ 5.3 million.
Chloe widened along existing alignment. School access relocated to tie into Chloe. $4.1 million
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:59 PM
Authorities Make Several Drug Arrests Thursday Throughout Eastern Kentucky
An 18 month investigation into the illegal purchase of prescription medications or better known as doctor shopping resulted into the arrest of 18 people early Thursday morning throughout eastern Kentucky. The arrests were made by the Kentucky State Police and Operation Unite Detectives.
The charges revolve around trafficking in various prescription pills, cocaine and methadone.
To report someone dealing drugs call 1-800-DOPE-TIP or 1-866-424-4382.
Here is the list of names of people that were arrested:
Bennett Blankenship, 45, Teaberry
Eugene Caudill, 43, Bypro
Alta Chapman, 50, Drift
Wayne Collins, 54, Eastern
Larry Goble,53, Prestonsburg
Jeanette Hoover, 48, Garrett
Patsy Hoover, 35, Eastern
Joey Luster, 33, Harold
Ervin Marsillet Jr, 57, Flat Gap
Jim Marsillett III, 32. Flat Gap
Frank Newsome, 46, Prestonsburg
James Osbourne, 43, Prestonsburg
David Ousley, 42, Paintsville
Tracy Patrick, 36, Floyd County
Gary Slone, 55, Prestonsburg
Michael Turner, 54, Drift
Kevin Coburn , 23, Martin
Douglas Thomas , 29, Lackey
The charges revolve around trafficking in various prescription pills, cocaine and methadone.
To report someone dealing drugs call 1-800-DOPE-TIP or 1-866-424-4382.
Here is the list of names of people that were arrested:
Bennett Blankenship, 45, Teaberry
Eugene Caudill, 43, Bypro
Alta Chapman, 50, Drift
Wayne Collins, 54, Eastern
Larry Goble,53, Prestonsburg
Jeanette Hoover, 48, Garrett
Patsy Hoover, 35, Eastern
Joey Luster, 33, Harold
Ervin Marsillet Jr, 57, Flat Gap
Jim Marsillett III, 32. Flat Gap
Frank Newsome, 46, Prestonsburg
James Osbourne, 43, Prestonsburg
David Ousley, 42, Paintsville
Tracy Patrick, 36, Floyd County
Gary Slone, 55, Prestonsburg
Michael Turner, 54, Drift
Kevin Coburn , 23, Martin
Douglas Thomas , 29, Lackey
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:28 PM
Beshear Names Transition Team.
Governor-elect Steve Beshear named 10 members to his transition team.
Governor’s Office : Ed Holmes of Lexington, who is president and owner of the engineering firm EHI Consultants. Holmes served in 1994 as Public Protection and Regulation Cabinet secretary under then – Gov. Brereton Jones and later was appointed by Gov. Paul Patton to the Public Service Commission.
Economic Development : Joetta Wickliffe, of Harrodsburg, chairman and president of the State Bank & Trust Co. since 1963 and a member of the University of Kentucky board of trustees since 1997.
Finance Cabinet: Mark Guilfoyle, of Nothern Kentucky, a lawyer with Deters, Bezinger & Lavelle in Covington. He was one of Jones’ top aides from 1991 – 1995, serving as general counsel, budget director and executive cabinet secretary.
Personnel Cabinet : Carol Palmore of Frankfort. Who served as personnel cabinet secretary under Patton’s administration. She was Secretary of Labor for Democratic governors Collins, Wallace Wilkinson and Jones.
Health and Family Services Cabinet : Eleanor Jordan of Louisville, the former state representative and congressional candidate in 2000. Patton appointed her ombudsman for the Families and Children Cabinet in 2001.
Education Cabinet : Donna Moore of Lexington , who worked at Kentucky Educational Television from 1975 to 2004 including serving as senior producer for public affairs.
Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet : Steve Nunn of Glasgow, the former representative and son of the late former Republican Governor Louie Nunn.
Justice Cabinet : Steve Pence of Louisville, the lieutenant governor and former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. Pence won election with Gov. Ernie Fletcher, whom Beshear defeated on Tuesday and served as Fletcher’s Justice Cabinet Secretary from 2004 to 2006.
Commerce Cabinet : Helen Mountjoy of Owensboro, who is the executive vice president of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and chairwoman of the Owensboro Advisory Board for BB&T .
Transportation Cabinet : Ernesto Scorsone of Lexington a state senator and attorney and former chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Governor’s Office : Ed Holmes of Lexington, who is president and owner of the engineering firm EHI Consultants. Holmes served in 1994 as Public Protection and Regulation Cabinet secretary under then – Gov. Brereton Jones and later was appointed by Gov. Paul Patton to the Public Service Commission.
Economic Development : Joetta Wickliffe, of Harrodsburg, chairman and president of the State Bank & Trust Co. since 1963 and a member of the University of Kentucky board of trustees since 1997.
Finance Cabinet: Mark Guilfoyle, of Nothern Kentucky, a lawyer with Deters, Bezinger & Lavelle in Covington. He was one of Jones’ top aides from 1991 – 1995, serving as general counsel, budget director and executive cabinet secretary.
Personnel Cabinet : Carol Palmore of Frankfort. Who served as personnel cabinet secretary under Patton’s administration. She was Secretary of Labor for Democratic governors Collins, Wallace Wilkinson and Jones.
Health and Family Services Cabinet : Eleanor Jordan of Louisville, the former state representative and congressional candidate in 2000. Patton appointed her ombudsman for the Families and Children Cabinet in 2001.
Education Cabinet : Donna Moore of Lexington , who worked at Kentucky Educational Television from 1975 to 2004 including serving as senior producer for public affairs.
Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet : Steve Nunn of Glasgow, the former representative and son of the late former Republican Governor Louie Nunn.
Justice Cabinet : Steve Pence of Louisville, the lieutenant governor and former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. Pence won election with Gov. Ernie Fletcher, whom Beshear defeated on Tuesday and served as Fletcher’s Justice Cabinet Secretary from 2004 to 2006.
Commerce Cabinet : Helen Mountjoy of Owensboro, who is the executive vice president of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and chairwoman of the Owensboro Advisory Board for BB&T .
Transportation Cabinet : Ernesto Scorsone of Lexington a state senator and attorney and former chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 5:45 PM
Beshear Names Top Administration Officials.
Governor – elect Steve Beshear announced that his campaign manager, Jim Cauley, will serve as Chief of Staff in the Beshear/Mongiardo Administration and Ellen Hesen will serve as General Counsel. Beshear also announced that his Lieutenant Governor-elect, Dr. Daniel Mongiardo, and Larry Hayes will co-chair his Transition team.
Jim Cauley, a Pikeville High graduate and resident of Louisville, ran Barack O’bama’s successful bid for the U.S. Senate. Cauley also recently played a leading role in helping Democratic candidates regain the majority of governorships for the first time since 1994. Prior to that, Cauley served as Transition Director and Chief of Staff to Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger in the 2nd Congressional District of Maryland. A veteran of more than 20 campaigns. Cauley ran the Maryland Fund, an independent expenditure campaign that ran issue advertising about Governor Bob Ehrlich’s record – the only incumbent governor to be defeated last November.
Secretary of the Cabinet : Larry Hayes, deputy mayor and finance secretary for the City of Louisville. He previously served as secretary of the cabinet and budget director for Gov. Martha Layne Collins from 1983 to 1987 -- the same period Beshear was lieutenant governor.
General Counsel : Ellen Hessen, who has been general counsel in Luallen’s auditor office. She previously worked as general counsel in the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services and had been interim commissioner for the Department for Medicaid Services.
Jim Cauley, a Pikeville High graduate and resident of Louisville, ran Barack O’bama’s successful bid for the U.S. Senate. Cauley also recently played a leading role in helping Democratic candidates regain the majority of governorships for the first time since 1994. Prior to that, Cauley served as Transition Director and Chief of Staff to Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger in the 2nd Congressional District of Maryland. A veteran of more than 20 campaigns. Cauley ran the Maryland Fund, an independent expenditure campaign that ran issue advertising about Governor Bob Ehrlich’s record – the only incumbent governor to be defeated last November.
Secretary of the Cabinet : Larry Hayes, deputy mayor and finance secretary for the City of Louisville. He previously served as secretary of the cabinet and budget director for Gov. Martha Layne Collins from 1983 to 1987 -- the same period Beshear was lieutenant governor.
General Counsel : Ellen Hessen, who has been general counsel in Luallen’s auditor office. She previously worked as general counsel in the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services and had been interim commissioner for the Department for Medicaid Services.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 5:19 PM
Pike County Native Named as Governor- Elect Steve Beshear's Chief of Staff.
Governor- Elect Steve Beshear named Pike County native Jim Cauley as his Chief of Staff. The Pikeville High graduate served as Beshear’s campaign manager.
Cauley is no stranger to politics. The Pike County native served as Barack O’bama’s campaign manager during his successful U.S. Senate bid in Illinois.
Cauley is no stranger to politics. The Pike County native served as Barack O’bama’s campaign manager during his successful U.S. Senate bid in Illinois.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 4:54 PM
Logan County Woman Found Drunk at Bar With Child
A Logan County woman was found by police drunk in a bar. You say well that’s no big deal. Here is the kicker to the story. When Chapmanville police arrived at the bar, they allegedly found 35 year- old Rhonda Dingess, had a two year-old child with her. She was arrested and charged with child neglect.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 1:41 PM
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Officials with Highway District 12 to Hold Public Meeting Thursday Night In Pikeville.
Officials with Kentucky Highway District 12 will host a public meeting tonight from 5pm – 7pm at the Pikeville fire Station’s training center located on Chloe Road.
The purpose of the meeting is to present possible solutions and gather public input for alleviating the falling of rock on By- Pass Road and improve the traffic flow from Chloe Road to Ferguson Creek and at the Chloe intersection and Summit Drive.
The purpose of the meeting is to present possible solutions and gather public input for alleviating the falling of rock on By- Pass Road and improve the traffic flow from Chloe Road to Ferguson Creek and at the Chloe intersection and Summit Drive.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 7:10 PM
Letcher County Sheriff Deputy Found Dead.
The state medical examiner will perform an autopsy on a Letcher County Sheriff Deputy that was found dead inside of his apartment.
The body of 33 year - old Logan Clemons was found Wednesday morning. The Kentucky State Police is handling the investigation. They don't suspect foul play was involved.
Clemons was a three year veteran of the Letcher County Sheriff's Department.
The body of 33 year - old Logan Clemons was found Wednesday morning. The Kentucky State Police is handling the investigation. They don't suspect foul play was involved.
Clemons was a three year veteran of the Letcher County Sheriff's Department.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:53 PM
Freeburn Woman Pleads Guilty to Wanton Endangerment.
A Freeburn woman pleaded guilty in Pike County Circuit Court to one count of first – degree wanton endangerment.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office will recommend that Darlene Scherpinstas serve three years of prison time.
Scherpinstas was originally charged with vehicular assault.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office will recommend that Darlene Scherpinstas serve three years of prison time.
Scherpinstas was originally charged with vehicular assault.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:25 PM
Stopover Woman to Serve Five Years on Drug Charge.
A Stopover woman entered a guilty plea in Pike County Circuit Court. Judina Blankenship pled guilty to one charge of being in possession of a controlled substance, first – degree.
The commonwealth will recommend that Blankenship serve five years in prison and also serve five years of probation.
The commonwealth will recommend that Blankenship serve five years in prison and also serve five years of probation.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:21 PM
Two Pike County Men Admit To Stealing Fuel Tank.
Two Pike County men entered a guilty plea in Pike County Circuit Court. David Bentley of Dorton and Bruce Baker of Myra pleaded guilty to theft of a fuel tank.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office is recommending a prison sentence of three years for Bentley and a five year prison sentence for Baker. The Myra resident was charged also with being a persistent felony offender.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office is recommending a prison sentence of three years for Bentley and a five year prison sentence for Baker. The Myra resident was charged also with being a persistent felony offender.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:10 PM
Pike County Man Admits of Being in Possession With Methadone.
A Pike County man pleaded guilty to one charge of first – degree possession of methadone. Robert Caines of Varney entered the guilty plea in Pike County Circuit Court.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office told us that they will recommend a sentence of two years in prison and two years probation for Caines.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office told us that they will recommend a sentence of two years in prison and two years probation for Caines.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:08 PM
Two Pike County Women Plead Guilty to Drug Charge.
Two Pike County women pleaded guilty in Pike County Circuit Court to one count of attempting to obtain controlled substance by fraud.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office is recommending that Amanda Osbourne serve three years in prison and Donica Harris be sentenced to one year behind bars.
The Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office is recommending that Amanda Osbourne serve three years in prison and Donica Harris be sentenced to one year behind bars.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:03 PM
Pikeville Man Admits to Burglarizing Two Homes.
A Pike County woman pleaded guilty in Pike County Circuit Court to two counts of burglary. According to the Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Daniel Meade of Pikeville admitted that on November 28th, 2006 that he broke into two homes.
The commonwealth is recommending that Meade serve five years in prison.
The commonwealth is recommending that Meade serve five years in prison.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 5:51 PM
Stopover Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking.
A Stopover woman pleaded guilty to drug trafficking. According to the Pike County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, 69 year – old Thelma Wolford was found in possession with cocaine, marijuana and hydrocodone at her residence. The commonwealth is recommending Wolford to serve five years in prison.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 5:43 PM
Pike County Circuit Court Grand Jury Indicts Seven.
Seven people were indicted this week by the Pike County Circuit Court Grand Jury.
An indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Here are the list of names and crime that the defendant is accused of committing.
Kevin Smith, 22, of Canada, Kentucky: Theft by unlawful taking or exercising control of an A.T.V in an amount of, or a value, more than $300.00.
Jonathan Thornsbury, 24, of Sydney, KY : Theft by unlawful taking by unlawfully taking or exercising control of an A.T.V in an amount of, or a value, more than $300.00
James K. Akers, 33, of Banner, KY : Theft by unlaw taking by unlawfully or exercising control of copper wire in an amount of, or a value, more than $300.00 which belonged to American Electric Power.
Stephen M. Stanley, 62, of Pikeville, KY : Cultivating marijuana less than five plants ( Class A Misdemeanor )
Michael Blackburn, 43, of Pikeville, KY : Second Degree Assault. Blackburn is accused of shooting Eddie D. Charles with a gun thereby causing a serious physical injury.
John Glen Adkins, 35, residence unavailable : Two counts of theft by deception, ( Class D Felony ).
Kevin Hopkins, 42, of Shelbiana, KY : Driving under the influence of alcohol, ( 4th offense) ( Class D Felony). Persistant Felony Offender, second degree ( Class C Felony)
An indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Here are the list of names and crime that the defendant is accused of committing.
Kevin Smith, 22, of Canada, Kentucky: Theft by unlawful taking or exercising control of an A.T.V in an amount of, or a value, more than $300.00.
Jonathan Thornsbury, 24, of Sydney, KY : Theft by unlawful taking by unlawfully taking or exercising control of an A.T.V in an amount of, or a value, more than $300.00
James K. Akers, 33, of Banner, KY : Theft by unlaw taking by unlawfully or exercising control of copper wire in an amount of, or a value, more than $300.00 which belonged to American Electric Power.
Stephen M. Stanley, 62, of Pikeville, KY : Cultivating marijuana less than five plants ( Class A Misdemeanor )
Michael Blackburn, 43, of Pikeville, KY : Second Degree Assault. Blackburn is accused of shooting Eddie D. Charles with a gun thereby causing a serious physical injury.
John Glen Adkins, 35, residence unavailable : Two counts of theft by deception, ( Class D Felony ).
Kevin Hopkins, 42, of Shelbiana, KY : Driving under the influence of alcohol, ( 4th offense) ( Class D Felony). Persistant Felony Offender, second degree ( Class C Felony)
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 5:21 PM
Farmer Wins Ag Post
Republican Incumbent Ritchie Farmer won a second term in office as he manhandled Democrat David Lynn Williams in the race for Commissioner of Agriculture. With ninety – nine percent of the vote counted Farmer was leading with 644,148 to 362,489.
Here are some local figures:
Pike County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 5,871 48.7 %
David Williams (D) 6,183 51.3 %
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Floyd County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 4,288 44.8 %
David Williams (D) 5,281 55.2 %
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Martin County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 1,191 70.2 %
David Williams (D) 506 29.8 %
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Johnson County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 3,403 72.0%
David Williams (D) 1,325 28.0 %
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Letcher County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 2,878 61.3 %
David Williams (D) 1,820 38.7 %
Here are some local figures:
Pike County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 5,871 48.7 %
David Williams (D) 6,183 51.3 %
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Floyd County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 4,288 44.8 %
David Williams (D) 5,281 55.2 %
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Martin County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 1,191 70.2 %
David Williams (D) 506 29.8 %
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Johnson County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 3,403 72.0%
David Williams (D) 1,325 28.0 %
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Letcher County
Ritchie Farmer (R) 2,878 61.3 %
David Williams (D) 1,820 38.7 %
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 12:23 AM
Wheeler Carries Johnson and Martin Counties.
Democrat Todd Hollenbach defeated Republican Melinda Wheeler in the race for State Treasurer, with 99 percent of the vote counted; Hollenbach had 573,801 votes to 424,400.
Here is how the pair fared in our region:
Pike County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 9,115 72.8 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 3,405 27.2 %
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Floyd County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 7,382 79.4 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 1,918 20.6 %
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Martin County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 703 41.8 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 977 58.2 %
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Johnson County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 1,700 36.0 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 3,022 64.0 %
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Letcher County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 3,014 68.5 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 1,383 31.5 %
Here is how the pair fared in our region:
Pike County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 9,115 72.8 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 3,405 27.2 %
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Floyd County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 7,382 79.4 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 1,918 20.6 %
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Martin County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 703 41.8 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 977 58.2 %
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Johnson County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 1,700 36.0 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 3,022 64.0 %
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Letcher County
Todd Hollenbach (D) 3,014 68.5 %
Melinda Wheeler (R) 1,383 31.5 %
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 12:11 AM
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Luallen Wins Big in Eastern Kentucky
Democrat Crit Luallen was successful in a re- election bid for the office of State Auditor, the democrat routed republican Linda Greenwell 591,999 to 408,722 with 99 percent of the votes counted.
Here is how the two fared in Pike and surrounding counties.
Pike County
Crit Luallen (D) 9,132 73.8 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 3,259 26.2 %
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Floyd County
Crit Luallen (D) 7,675 82.2 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 1,666 17.8 %
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Martin County
Crit Luallen (D) 781 47.0 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 880 53.0 %
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Johnson
Crit Luallen (D) 2,321 51.2 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 2,214 48.8 %
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Letcher County
Crit Luallen (D) 3,115 70.0 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 1,337 30.0 %
Here is how the two fared in Pike and surrounding counties.
Pike County
Crit Luallen (D) 9,132 73.8 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 3,259 26.2 %
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Floyd County
Crit Luallen (D) 7,675 82.2 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 1,666 17.8 %
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Martin County
Crit Luallen (D) 781 47.0 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 880 53.0 %
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Johnson
Crit Luallen (D) 2,321 51.2 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 2,214 48.8 %
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Letcher County
Crit Luallen (D) 3,115 70.0 %
Linda Greenwell (R) 1,337 30.0 %
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 11:57 PM
Conway Cruises in Eastern Kentucky
Jefferson County resident Jack Conway easily defeated Stan Lee 612,696 to 399.676 with 99 percent of the precincts reporting. Conway, a democrat will become Kentucky’s next Attorney General. Incumbent Greg Stumbo didn’t seek re- election.
Here are the final figures from Pike and surrounding counties:
Pike County
Jack Conway (D) 9,224 73.8 %
Stan Lee (R) 3,274 26.2 %
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Floyd County
Jack Conway (D) 7,910 83.5 %
Stan Lee (R) 1,566 16.5 %
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Martin County
Jack Conway (D) 756 44.9 %
Stan Lee (R) 929 55.1 %
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Johnson County
Jack Conway (D) 2,347 51.0 %
Stan Lee (R) 2,255 49.0 %
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Letcher County
Jack Conway (D) 3,257 71.8 %
Stan Lee (R) 1,282 28.2
Here are the final figures from Pike and surrounding counties:
Pike County
Jack Conway (D) 9,224 73.8 %
Stan Lee (R) 3,274 26.2 %
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Floyd County
Jack Conway (D) 7,910 83.5 %
Stan Lee (R) 1,566 16.5 %
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Martin County
Jack Conway (D) 756 44.9 %
Stan Lee (R) 929 55.1 %
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Johnson County
Jack Conway (D) 2,347 51.0 %
Stan Lee (R) 2,255 49.0 %
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Letcher County
Jack Conway (D) 3,257 71.8 %
Stan Lee (R) 1,282 28.2
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 11:40 PM
Hendrickson Ran Strong in Pike County
Republican Incumbent Trey Grayson won another four – year term as Secretary of State as he blew past Democrat Bruce Hendrickson 576,990 to 434,241 with 99.9 percent of the votes in.
Final figures from Pike and surrounding counties.
Pike County
Trey Grayson (R) 4,724 37.6 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 7,844 62.4 %
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Floyd County
Trey Grayson (R) 2,906 30.8 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 6,527 69.2 %
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Martin County
Trey Grayson ® 1,045 61.7 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 650 38.3 %
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Johnson County
Trey Grayson ® 2,840 61.5 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 1,780 38.5%
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Letcher County
Trey Grayson (R) 1,971 43.3%
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 2,580 56.7 %
Final figures from Pike and surrounding counties.
Pike County
Trey Grayson (R) 4,724 37.6 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 7,844 62.4 %
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Floyd County
Trey Grayson (R) 2,906 30.8 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 6,527 69.2 %
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Martin County
Trey Grayson ® 1,045 61.7 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 650 38.3 %
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Johnson County
Trey Grayson ® 2,840 61.5 %
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 1,780 38.5%
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Letcher County
Trey Grayson (R) 1,971 43.3%
Bruce Hendrickson (D) 2,580 56.7 %
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 11:27 PM
Area Figures in Governor's Race
Democrat Steve Beshear defeated Incumbent Governor Ernie Fletcher . Beshear had 619,654 or 58.7 percent of the votes, Fletcher 435,857 or 41.3 percent with all but four precincts reporting.
Here are the final numbers for Pike and surrounding counties.
Pike County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 9,370 71.3%
Fletcher & Rudolph (R) 3,780 28.7%
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Floyd County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 7,968 80.6%
Fletcher & Rudolph ( R) 1,912 19.4%
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Martin County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 969 55.7%
Fletcher & Rudolph (R) 771 44.3%
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Johnson County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 2,606 53.7%
Fletcher & Rudolph ( R) 2,247 46.3
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Letcher County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 3,395 70.5%
Fletcher & Rudolph (R) 1,420 29.5%
Here are the final numbers for Pike and surrounding counties.
Pike County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 9,370 71.3%
Fletcher & Rudolph (R) 3,780 28.7%
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Floyd County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 7,968 80.6%
Fletcher & Rudolph ( R) 1,912 19.4%
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Martin County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 969 55.7%
Fletcher & Rudolph (R) 771 44.3%
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Johnson County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 2,606 53.7%
Fletcher & Rudolph ( R) 2,247 46.3
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Letcher County
Beshear & Mongiardo (D) 3,395 70.5%
Fletcher & Rudolph (R) 1,420 29.5%
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 11:11 PM
Luallen Wins State Auditor's Race.
Democrat Crit Luallen won another four years in office as State Auditor as the democrat defeated Republican Linda Greenwell. Luallen held a commanding 29.2 percent lead with 93 percent of the votes counted.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 9:56 PM
Conway Captures Attorney General Race.
Republican Jack Conway will be Kentucky’s next Attorney General. The democrat from Jefferson County beat republican Stan Lee. Conway held a 21.6 percent lead with 93 percent of precincts reporting
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 9:53 PM
Grayson Captures Another Four Year Term
Republican Trey Grayson was re-elected as Secretary of State as the incumbent defeated Democrat Bruce Hendrickson. Grayson holds a 14 percentage point lead over his opponent with 97 percent of the votes counted.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 9:49 PM
Farmer Wins Re-Election
Republican incumbent Ritchie Farmer easily won a second four – year term as he easily defeated Democratic challenger David Lynn Williams in the Commission of Agriculture race. Farmer garnered 63.9 percent of the vote compared to Williams’ 36.1 percent with 93 precent of precincts reporting
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 9:41 PM
Hollenbach Wins Treasurer's Race.
Democrat Todd Hollenbach easily defeated Republican Melinda Wheeler. With 93 percent of precincts reporting Hollenbach held a commanding 15.8 percent lead over the republican.
Hollenbach had 57.9 percent of the vote compared to 42.1 percent for Wheeler.
Hollenbach had 57.9 percent of the vote compared to 42.1 percent for Wheeler.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 9:35 PM
Beshear Defeats Fletcher.
Steve Beshear will become Kentucky's 61st governor as the Democratic challenger easily defeated Incumbent Ernie Fletcher. With 83.5 percent of the precincts reporting Beshear held a 59.4% - 40.6% lead.
Voter turnout was very light as only 31 % of registered voters went to the polls.
Voter turnout was very light as only 31 % of registered voters went to the polls.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:49 PM
Light Voter Turnout.
Not even a race for governor attracted voters to the polls throughout the region.
Here is a list county by county of voter turnout in our region.
Floyd 32%
Pike 29%
Letcher 29%
Johnson 29%
Martin 19%
Here is a list county by county of voter turnout in our region.
Floyd 32%
Pike 29%
Letcher 29%
Johnson 29%
Martin 19%
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:43 PM
Beshear Carries Listening Area.
It was no surprise as Steve Beshear Democratic challenger for governor carried Pike, Martin, Johnson and Letcher counties.
Beshear collected 71 percent of the vote in Pike, 56 percent in Martin, 54 percent in Johnson and 71 percent in Letcher .
In Floyd County with 83 percent of the precints reporting Beshear has garnered 81 percent of the vote
Beshear holds a commanding 20 percent vote lead over Governor Ernie Fletcher statewide.
Beshear collected 71 percent of the vote in Pike, 56 percent in Martin, 54 percent in Johnson and 71 percent in Letcher .
In Floyd County with 83 percent of the precints reporting Beshear has garnered 81 percent of the vote
Beshear holds a commanding 20 percent vote lead over Governor Ernie Fletcher statewide.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:28 PM
Eastern Kentucky Man Sentenced to 16 Years.
A Floyd County man was sentenced to 16 years by Floyd County Circuit Judge Danny Caudill.
Donald Bentley was charged with first, second and third degree trafficking of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and being a persistent felony offender
Donald Bentley was charged with first, second and third degree trafficking of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and being a persistent felony offender
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 3:00 PM
Host of the Longest Running Radio Show Passes Away
Pike County lost a beloved friend Tuesday morning. Our very own Sunshine Girl Lucile Smith passed away at the age of 90.
Smith touched so many lives around the region. She will be best known as being the host of the longest running radio show in the nation, “ The Personal Touch”, which originated on WPKE- AM in April of 1964. “The Personal Touch” was expanded to 1400 – WBTH, and 1360 – WEKB Elkhorn City.
Two years ago Smith was honored with the Golden Mic Award from the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. The Golden Mic is the highest award that a Kentucky broadcaster can achieve.
Smith was a retired post master from the Pikeville Post Office.
In May she was honored as a distinguished alumnus from Pikeville High School.
She also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pike County Chamber of Commerce.
Funeral arrangements for Lucile Smith is incomplete at this time.
Smith touched so many lives around the region. She will be best known as being the host of the longest running radio show in the nation, “ The Personal Touch”, which originated on WPKE- AM in April of 1964. “The Personal Touch” was expanded to 1400 – WBTH, and 1360 – WEKB Elkhorn City.
Two years ago Smith was honored with the Golden Mic Award from the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. The Golden Mic is the highest award that a Kentucky broadcaster can achieve.
Smith was a retired post master from the Pikeville Post Office.
In May she was honored as a distinguished alumnus from Pikeville High School.
She also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pike County Chamber of Commerce.
Funeral arrangements for Lucile Smith is incomplete at this time.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 2:45 PM
Kentucky State Police Need Your Help.
The Kentucky State Police needs your help. A fugitive has been eluding them for the past four months.
According to the Kentucky State Police, Chasity Lawson is wanted by the Kentucky State Police, she is charged with theft by unlawful taking over $300.00 and forgery. The crime occurred in Floyd County.
Authorities tell us that Lawson is originally from Jackson, Kentucky. But they believe that she is staying in Floyd County.
Chasity Lawson is a white female , 5’5, 160 pds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes.
If you know the whereabouts of Chasity Lawson contact the Kentucky State Police Post 9 at either 606-433-7711 or 1-800-222-5555. Authorities need your info not your name.
According to the Kentucky State Police, Chasity Lawson is wanted by the Kentucky State Police, she is charged with theft by unlawful taking over $300.00 and forgery. The crime occurred in Floyd County.
Authorities tell us that Lawson is originally from Jackson, Kentucky. But they believe that she is staying in Floyd County.
Chasity Lawson is a white female , 5’5, 160 pds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes.
If you know the whereabouts of Chasity Lawson contact the Kentucky State Police Post 9 at either 606-433-7711 or 1-800-222-5555. Authorities need your info not your name.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 2:27 PM
Delbarton Man Held in Southwestern Regional Jail Without Bond.
Murder charges have been filed on a Delbarton man after he is accused of hitting and pushing an elderly man allegedly causing his death.
33 year – old Jeffrey Todd Cline was arrested . Cline is being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail without bond.
Authorities believe that Cline is responsible in the death of 79 year – old Clifford Williams.
According to a criminal complaint, Williams was attempting to break up an altercation between two females when Cline, the husband of one of the participants, allegedly attacked him.
The incident occurred in June.
33 year – old Jeffrey Todd Cline was arrested . Cline is being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail without bond.
Authorities believe that Cline is responsible in the death of 79 year – old Clifford Williams.
According to a criminal complaint, Williams was attempting to break up an altercation between two females when Cline, the husband of one of the participants, allegedly attacked him.
The incident occurred in June.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 2:11 PM
City of Williamson Receives Grant.
Senate Majority Leader Truman Chafin and House of Delegates Steven Kominar will present Williamson Mayor Darrin McCormick and members of city council with a check Thursday at noon.
The City of Williamson received funding for $ 7,000 from the Governors Community Participation Grant Program. The funding will be used toward sidewalk repairs along Alderson and Harvey Streets.
The City of Williamson received funding for $ 7,000 from the Governors Community Participation Grant Program. The funding will be used toward sidewalk repairs along Alderson and Harvey Streets.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 1:58 PM
Monday, November 05, 2007
Pike County Fiscal Court Meeting.
The Pike County Fiscal Court approved the following measures during Monday’s meeting.
Adopted a resolution to place a historical marker at Liberty. Liberty was Pike County’s first county seat. Liberty is located about a mile and a half from Russell Fork. The first session of the county court met on March 4, 1822.
Adopted a resolution to place a historical marker at Chloe to memorialize both the location of the town of Pikeville and the naming of its post offices, Pike – 1825, Piketon -1829 and Pikeville – 1881.
Adopted a resolution naming State Highway 468 also known as North Big Creek Road in honor of State Trooper Johnathan Leonard. Leonard was killed in an automobile accident last year.
Adopted a resolution expressing the county’s desire to accept the responsibilities and ownership of new bridge over Peter Creek at Daugherty Branch road and Johnson Bottom Road.
Adopted a resolution to place a historical marker at Liberty. Liberty was Pike County’s first county seat. Liberty is located about a mile and a half from Russell Fork. The first session of the county court met on March 4, 1822.
Adopted a resolution to place a historical marker at Chloe to memorialize both the location of the town of Pikeville and the naming of its post offices, Pike – 1825, Piketon -1829 and Pikeville – 1881.
Adopted a resolution naming State Highway 468 also known as North Big Creek Road in honor of State Trooper Johnathan Leonard. Leonard was killed in an automobile accident last year.
Adopted a resolution expressing the county’s desire to accept the responsibilities and ownership of new bridge over Peter Creek at Daugherty Branch road and Johnson Bottom Road.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 9:44 PM
Kentucky Attorney General Announces Availability of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Grant.
Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo announced Monday the availability of the annual Child Victims’ Trust Fund Grant, which provides funding locally and statewide for child sexual abuse prevention programs to educate children.
Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Safety Services found 3,310 cases of reported child sexual abuse last year.
Stumbo is chair of the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Board.
Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Safety Services found 3,310 cases of reported child sexual abuse last year.
Stumbo is chair of the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Board.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 4:41 PM
Secretary of State Expecting a Slightly Higher Voter Turnout Than in 2003
Kentucky’s General election is tomorrow. Approximately 2.8 million registered voters are eligible to cast their votes.
All state constitutional offices are up for grabs. The polls will be open from 6am – 6pm eastern standard time.
Les Fugate, Deputy Secretary of State told us that they are predicting that 42 percent of registered voters will participate. 40 percent of voters visited the precincts in 2003. Fugate says that his office is seeing a lot of people voting by absentee.
The following is a number of registered voters county by county in our area :
Pike 45,629
Floyd 31,022
Johnson 16,646
Letcher 16,515
Magoffin 9,777
Martin 9,094
All state constitutional offices are up for grabs. The polls will be open from 6am – 6pm eastern standard time.
Les Fugate, Deputy Secretary of State told us that they are predicting that 42 percent of registered voters will participate. 40 percent of voters visited the precincts in 2003. Fugate says that his office is seeing a lot of people voting by absentee.
The following is a number of registered voters county by county in our area :
Pike 45,629
Floyd 31,022
Johnson 16,646
Letcher 16,515
Magoffin 9,777
Martin 9,094
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 4:03 PM
Majority of People Killed on Kentucky Roadways Are Not Buckled Up
Preliminary statistics indicate that thirteen people died in eleven separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways last week.
Eleven of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and eight of the victims were not wearing safety belts.
One fatal accident occurred in Pike County.
Through November 4th, numbers indicate that 576 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways. This is 44 fewer than reported for this time period last year. Fifty – seven percent of the victims were not wearing a safety belt.
Eleven of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and eight of the victims were not wearing safety belts.
One fatal accident occurred in Pike County.
Through November 4th, numbers indicate that 576 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways. This is 44 fewer than reported for this time period last year. Fifty – seven percent of the victims were not wearing a safety belt.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 3:55 PM
Location Change for Pike County Veterans Day Ceremony
According to Pike County Judge – Executive Wayne T. Rutherford, the Pike County Veterans Day ceremony has been changed to the Mark V – Landmark Inn in Pikeville. The ceremony will take place Sunday, November, 11 at 3pm.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 3:48 PM
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Road Project to Begin Wednesday in Johnson County.
Beginning Wednesday Highway District 12 workers will start work remove some of the concrete islands in the medians.
The work will impact traffic in Johnson County at the intersection of KY 40 and KY 321. Officials are hoping that the work will be completed by Friday. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane.
The work will impact traffic in Johnson County at the intersection of KY 40 and KY 321. Officials are hoping that the work will be completed by Friday. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:24 PM
Attorney General's Office to Monitor Tuesday's Election.
Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo says that agents with the Kentucky Bureau of Investigation will visit numerous precincts in an attempt to cut down on possible illegal activities during Tuesday’s general election.
Stumbo’s office will work side by side with the Kentucky State Police to monitor compliance with Kentucky election laws.
The polls will open at 6am.
If you witness any illegal activity contact the Election Fraud Hotline at 1-800-328-8683
Stumbo’s office will work side by side with the Kentucky State Police to monitor compliance with Kentucky election laws.
The polls will open at 6am.
If you witness any illegal activity contact the Election Fraud Hotline at 1-800-328-8683
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:13 PM
Floyd County Man Indicted on Drug and Firearms Charges
Billy Joe Rogers, a Floyd County Resident is facing federal charges after he was indicted by a Floyd County Grand Jury.
Rogers is accused of cultivating around 50 marijuana plants and being in possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
If convicted Rogers faces up to five years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine.
Rogers is accused of cultivating around 50 marijuana plants and being in possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
If convicted Rogers faces up to five years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:06 PM
Perry County Man Arrested While on Federal Probation.
A Perry County man on federal probation for drug trafficking was arrested late last week after police witnessed him selling drugs.
Phillip S. Turner, 51, of Dwarf was arrested by Operation Unite and charged with first – degree possession of a controlled substance. Turner was apprehended outside of a business located in Hazard.
Turner was sentenced in 2004 for selling Methadone, and Oxycontin..
Turner remains lodged in the Perry County Detention Center
Phillip S. Turner, 51, of Dwarf was arrested by Operation Unite and charged with first – degree possession of a controlled substance. Turner was apprehended outside of a business located in Hazard.
Turner was sentenced in 2004 for selling Methadone, and Oxycontin..
Turner remains lodged in the Perry County Detention Center
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:00 PM
Early Numbers Indicate Successful Litter Collection in Pike County
Preliminary numbers are in for Pike County during PRIDE Cleanup Month. County PRIDE Coordinator Jimmy Dale Sanders told us that 3,063 bags of trash were picked up off the county’s roadways . The work was done by volunteers, county and state workers.
Sanders says that this years’ fall cleanup was the best yet in his nine years.
Sanders says that this years’ fall cleanup was the best yet in his nine years.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 7:52 PM
